Employment

Are you someone who wants to transform lives and make a difference in your community? We are looking for faith-driven and hard-working individuals who are willing to invest their heart, mind, body and spirit to the men, women, and children in our programs. We believe that each person who walks through our doors has unique God given gifts and abilities. We want team members who believe this and are willing to go above-and-beyond to ensure the clients in our programs see, feel and experience this truth.

Please review the open positions below, then submit your resume and cover letter. Be sure to specify the position you are applying for. We appreciate your interest and look forward to hearing from you!

Children’s Advocate

Job Summary: The Children’s Advocate advocates and ministers to children ages 0-18 in the Children’s New Life Plan. This person cares for and enriches lives of children and families by implementing life-changing curriculum that supports spiritual, emotional, educational, physical, and future growth and well-being. (Children in this program must also have a parent in the New Life Plan at Raleigh Rescue Mission.)

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Model and live out the overall Vision, Mission, and Core Values of the organization

Provide a safe, clean, and structured environment for all students, ages 0-18, by following best practice guidelines

Prepare food and clean areas thoroughly to ensure safety of children

Create appropriate weekly plans for children, to be approved by Director

Implement weekly plans at the highest quality level, enriching students at all times

Identify child’s potential needs and communicate to Parent and Director

Communicate effectively with Parents through conferences and daily interaction

Reinforce language and content taught in Circle of Security training with Parent and Child

Update and maintain student information records in SPERO

Create and implement special events, to be approved by Director (ie: mommy + me events, field trips, etc.)

Transport children to and from school or therapy sessions, as needed

Welcome volunteers and assist, as needed, to ensure a positive volunteer experience

Participate in weekly team meetings and ongoing trainings

Available outside of work hours, as needed

Ability to step in for any aspect of the Children’s New Life Program at any time, as needed

These duties are not exclusive and with consideration of the job requirements and the employee’s skills, this job description can be added to or taken away from at the discretion of the employee’s immediate supervisor.

Job Skills and Requirements:

Raleigh Rescue Mission considers every position one of Christian ministry and every person a valued and vital part of our team. Therefore it is essential that all employees of the Mission have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Statement of Faith and Core Values.

Desire to serve the Lord in ministry and share/cultivate His Love with others

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Ability to make safe and appropriate judgement calls without supervision

Raleigh Rescue Mission considers every position one of Christian ministry and every person a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of RRM have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Statement of Faith and Core Values and follow our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics.

High school diploma or GED

Excellent customer service, organizational and problem solving skills

2 years’ experience in warehouse or retail environment preferred

Bilingual abilities are a plus

Possess a valid driver’s license, with a clean driving record and the ability to be covered under the organization’s general liability insurance. (Must be at least 21 years of age to drive Mission vehicles.)

Stand for long periods of time – able to stand for most of each shift.

Work with a wide variety of people in a diverse population (volunteers, staff, clients, community service workers)

Work a flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends

Display a non-judgmental attitude

Communicate effectively

Take initiative, identifying areas that need attention

Qualified candidates may apply by emailing a resume and cover letter to wbof@enyrvtuerfphr.bet. Please reference “Scheduler/Data Entry Specialist” in the subject line of the email. All applicants must meet the minimum job qualifications in order to be considered for employment. For more information about our organization, visit www.raleighrescue.org.

Engages and provides assistance to volunteers, donors and other stakeholders related to the mission.

Attends meetings and trainings.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills & Requirements

Raleigh Rescue Mission considers every position one of Christian ministry and every person a valued and vital part of our team. Therefore it is essential that all employees of the Mission have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, belong to a Christian body of believers, and subscribe to our Statement of Faith, Core Values and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct (www.raleighrescue.org).

Must be at least 21-years old with 1-3 years of full-time experience in the human services field (i.e. social work, psychology, counseling, etc.)

Experience working in a residential program environment preferred.

A demonstrated passion for ministry, advocacy and issues surrounding homelessness and poverty.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to function effectively in emergency situations.

Team player focused on the overall success of the organization.

Ability to:

Work with clients, staff and volunteers in a cooperative manner.

Interact conscientiously and consistently in a clear non-judgmental manner.

Maintain confidentiality.

Handle and prioritize multiple tasks.

Be flexible and adapt to change well.

Qualified candidates may apply by emailing a resume and cover letter to wbof@enyrvtuerfphr.bet. Please reference “Client Support Specialist” in the subject line of the email. All applicants must meet the minimum job qualifications in order to be considered for employment. For more information about our organization, visit www.raleighrescue.org.